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Vintage Eastern European Matchbox Labels (1950-1980s)
Over on Flickr, Jane McDevitt maintains a huge collection of 20th century matchbox label art from Eastern Europe, over 4000 photos in all. Some of the labels are available as prints. They did a book too, but it’s sold out. It was really difficult to narrow these down to some of my favorites, but I managed.
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Kleptocracy Tracker
“SNF Agora faculty and fellows are frequently called upon by local, national, and international media to offer context and insight on the complex challenges facing democracy today. Drawing on their research and real-world experience, they contribute to a wide range of public conversations, including about elections, civic engagement, disinformation, political polarization, and global governance.
The Kleptocracy Tracker is a public log of political decisions that benefit private interests. Developed by journalist and SNF Agora Senior Fellow Anne Applebaum, the project builds on her reporting in The Atlanticto document a shift in American governance. Financial conflicts of interest are no longer hidden. They are accepted, promoted, and sometimes celebrated. The timeline records actions taken by President Trump and his administration that raise concerns about the erosion of democratic norms.
These include foreign-sponsored events at Trump-owned properties, regulatory changes by federal agencies, and business ventures involving the president’s family. Together, these entries point to a pattern: the use of public office to advance private gain. In the article that launched this project, “Kleptocracy, Inc.”, Applebaum describes a governing model shaped not by ideology but by self-interest…”
